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R207 WAM

1998 Yamaha TDM850

Black Petrol 849cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

46,993 mi
Last recorded46,993 miles
Recorded on23 May 2016
Typical for 1998 Yamaha TDM85027,149 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR207 WAM
MakeYamaha
ModelTDM850
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine849cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 May 2016 46,993 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 4 Jul 2014 45,088 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2012 44,569 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Pass 24 Aug 2011 43,364 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 20 Aug 2010 43,290 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 12 Aug 2010 43,282 miles

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Front Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 5 Aug 2009 41,327 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2009 41,320 miles

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

advise front wheel slightly stiff to turn by hand!

advise n/s/f tyre wall perished!

Fail 4 Jul 2009 41,319 miles

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Rear shock absorber insecurely mounted (2.4.A.3b) DANGEROUS

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

advise front wheel slightly stiff to turn by hand!

advise n/s/f tyre side wall perished!

Pass 7 Jan 2008 37,123 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2008 37,179 miles

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

advise front wheel stiff to turn!

Pass 29 Dec 2006 34,499 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2006 34,498 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 22 Dec 2005 31,712 miles

advice front brakes bind slightly

How Reliable is the Yamaha TDM850?

Based on 22,526 MOT tests across 2,062 vehicles.

85.0%
Pass Rate
884
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
2,062
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 286
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 239
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 192
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 172
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 135
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R207 WAM is a 1998 Yamaha TDM850 in Black with a 849cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 1998 Yamaha TDM850 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.1% with a typical mileage of 27,149 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Yamaha TDM850 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 286 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R207 WAM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha TDM850 typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 28 years old, this Yamaha TDM850 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R207 WAM registered?

R207 WAM is a 1998 Yamaha TDM850, first registered on 29 April 1998.

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